3. Pittsburgh (8-3) -- The Steelers are No. 1 against both the run and pass and first in total defense. No team has accomplished that feat since the 1991 Philadelphia Eagles led by Reggie White, Jerome Brown and Seth Joyner.

4. Carolina (8-2)
5. N.Y. Jets (7-3)

6. Arizona (7-3)
7. Tampa Bay (7-3)
8. Dallas (6-4)

9. Indianapolis (6-4) -- A three-game win streak has put the Colts back in the playoff picture. Of six remaining games, the Dec. 28 regular-season finale at home against the Titans is their only matchup against an opponent with a winning record.

17. Philadelphia (5-4-1) -- It's hard to believe Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb didn't know the NFL's rule on games ending in a tie. The 13-13 stalemate against the Bengals is the league's first tie since Atlanta and Pittsburgh finished 34-34 on Nov. 10, 2002. Someone needs to remind McNabb the earth isn't flat.

24. Jacksonville (4-6) -- The Jaguars led 14-3 at halftime against the undefeated Titans before collapsing. It got so bad in the second half that Adam Podlesh ended up punting 10 times in the contest, setting a team record for punts in a game.